SWIFT/BIC code CRBAGRAAXXX
CRBAGRAAXXX belongs to Alpha Bank Ae in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRBAGRAAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRBAGRAA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alpha Bank Ae |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Alpha Bank Ae SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CRBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC CRBAGRAAXXX?
CRBAGRAAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Alpha Bank Ae in Athens, Greece. Use it when a payment to Alpha Bank Ae does not need a specific branch.
Are CRBAGRAA and CRBAGRAAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CRBAGRAA is the short version of CRBAGRAAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Alpha Bank Ae in Athens.
What does each part of CRBAGRAAXXX mean?
CRBA is the institution code of Alpha Bank Ae, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need CRBAGRAAXXX to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CRBAGRAAXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Alpha Bank Ae in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Alpha Bank Ae have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CRBAGRAAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Alpha Bank Ae in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.